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Bass Pro can bite it, says Gander Mountain
ByDerekThe Heartland Institute has an interview with Gander Mountain CEO Mark Baker, and his take on how super-sized chains like Bass Pro and Cabela’s are easily manipulating governments into giving them gobs of money to open up shop in their towns. Ewald: Gander Mountain has launched a national campaign in opposition to government subsidies in…
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Keep working… you haven’t paid off your taxes yet
ByDerekI love the Tax Foundation because they tend to uncomplicate tax issues so that everyone can understand them. Their annual Tax Freedom Day report was released today. It tells you, quite simply, that if you started giving your entire paycheck to the government on January 1st and weren’t allowed to keep any for yourself until…
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Ethanol: Myths and Realities
ByDerekHere’s a great article from BusinessWeek Online on the ins and outs of Ethanol. It’s probably one of the best primers on the topic that I’ve seen, so I share it with you. Key paragraph: Is ethanol cheaper than gas? Surprise, surprise, it isn’t. The move this spring by more regions to use ethanol means…
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Five years
ByDerekFive years ago, Amanda and I were married. It’s been wonderful, and we’re looking forward to this next chapter in our lives together.
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100 geocaches
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